This podcast episode delves into the growing trend of gig apps in healthcare, particularly their use by hospitals to tackle the nursing shortage. It explores the benefits these apps offer to nurses, including flexible work schedules and higher pay, as well as the skepticism and challenges surrounding their use. The episode also examines the potential impact of gig nursing apps on healthcare costs, considering the benefits they can provide to hospitals in terms of addressing staffing shortages while potentially contributing to higher costs passed on to patients and insurance companies. Overall, the episode highlights the complex and evolving role of gig economy platforms in the healthcare industry.
